Navy still uses floppy disks to order food for ships -- but not for much longer
A team in Mechanicsburg crafted a modern, efficient replacement for the U.S. Navy's 20-year-old food-inventory system, which still relies on floppy disks.
Pittsburgh firms raise more than $25M in 2011 Q1
Pittsburgh companies raised more than $25 million during the first quarter of 2011, a strong showing that was spread fairly evenly among technology and life science companies.
Mark Group hiring for 70 energy efficiency jobs at Philadelphia Navy Yard
The Mark Group, a UK company with recently opened North American headquarters at The Philadelphia Navy Yard, is hiring big time. And training, too.
Faces of Energy: Robert McAnally, Appalachian Lighting Systems Inc.
Talk about lighting the lamp. This family owned and operated Ellwood City company makes high-powered and ultra energy-efficient LED lights and technology in ways that stand out from competitors.
Debunking the List: Philly's Not Nearly as Toxic as Forbes Thinks
Forbes points out the obvious - our industrial heritage - in ranking Philly atop its toxic cities list, but our own report finds that while we have some work to do, we live in an environment that's increasingly sustainable.
College students' winning smartphone app idea would modernize trivia night scoring
Kutztown University students have an idea for a smartphone app for trivia nights at bars and restaurants. Teams would answer questions on a shared smartphone and their responses would feed into the trivia master's laptop.
Go back to college with a whiff of this cologne
Masik Collegiate Fragrances, with offices in Harrisburg and New York City, sells custom-made men's and women's fragrances inspired by 10 colleges. More are in the works.
New Mechanicsburg company provides small and medium-sized businesses path to e-commerce
Cumberland Fulfillment, which opened in Mechanicsburg in 2010, focuses on smaller businesses that want to get into e-commerce or direct mail, but don't have the time or people to dedicate to those tasks.
Researchers in coal country find new uses for coal-burning byproducts
Advanced-Tec Materials in West Hazleton, south of Wilkes-Barre, is marketing a variety of wares made from coal-combustion waste, including facial skin cream and shoe insoles. But its focus now is on an ash-derived foam for security doors.
Machine shop south of Erie roaring back from recession
Looking for proof that manufacturing isn't dying in Pennsylvania? Acutec Precision Manufacturing employs about 275 people, up from around 200 when it trimmed its workforce during the recession. Its challenge now is finding enough skilled workers.